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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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